Buyer/Planner

Sika AG•Sealy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sika is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to join its roofing business team in Sealy, Texas. The role is responsible for procurement, planning, and inventory management of raw materials, packaging materials, and related production components needed to support manufacturing. It ensures that materials are available at the appropriate time and quantity to meet production schedules and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Buyer/Planner works closely with the Materials Manager, Production Planner, Operations, Warehouse, and suppliers to maintain uninterrupted material flow and fulfill the production schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of product experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization.
Excellent knowledge of SAP Sales and Distribution, MS Word, MS Excel, and IBM Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

Purchase raw materials, packaging materials, and related production components to support manufacturing requirements.
Create, release, and manage purchase orders in accordance with production needs and inventory targets.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively address shortages, delays, quality concerns, and supply risks.
Track and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials.
Maintain accurate lead times, order quantities, and supplier information within the ERP/MRP system.